Notice of Correction to Funds Available, Anticipated Number of Awards and Award Budget for RFA-FD-12-011 Limited Competition: Advancing Conformance with the Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards (VNRFRPS) (U18)

The purpose of this Notice is to correct the Funds Available, Anticipated Number of Awards and Award Budget for RFA-FD-12-011.

Now Reads:

Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards

The number of awards is contingent upon FDA appropriations, and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. FDA intends to fund up to an estimated 25-30 awards, corresponding to a total of up to $1,700,000, for fiscal year 2012. Future year amounts will depend on annual appropriations and performance.

Award Budget

Application budgets are limited to up to $60,000 (direct and indirect costs) but need to reflect actual needs of the proposed project.

Should Read:

Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards

The number of awards is contingent upon FDA appropriations, and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. FDA intends to fund up to 60 awards, corresponding to a total of up to $4,200,000, for fiscal year 2012. Future year amounts will depend on annual appropriations and performance.

Award Budget

Application budgets are limited to up to $70,000 (direct and indirect costs) but need to reflect actual needs of the proposed project.